What Still Remains

The film opens in a scarred landscape that was once a thriving city, now reduced to ruins. This devastation is a haunting reminder of a viral pandemic that led to chaos and violence among the survivors.

Anna and her brother David navigate the devastated landscape in search of food and shelter. Their journey is filled with a sense of vulnerability as they scavenge for survival in this harsh world.

During their scavenging, Anna and David notice a worn survivor approaching, which makes them retreat deeper into the woods. This encounter heightens their anxiety about the dangers lurking in their environment.

Disaster strikes when David injures his ankle while they are on the move. Anna faces an agonizing choice: whether to leave him behind to rescue their ailing mother or to stay and protect him.

The following day brings heart-wrenching news as Anna finds out their mother has passed away. This loss deepens Anna’s desperation and sense of isolation in a world stripped of familial bonds.

Anna encounters another survivor named Peter, who gains her trust and mentions a nearby religious commune. Their bond begins to grow as they navigate the treacherous landscape together.

As memories of her mother's wish for companionship surface, Anna ponders Peter's invitation to join the commune. Their shared experiences in this unforgiving environment create a sense of kinship.

On their journey toward the commune, Anna and Peter face threats from scraggly individuals and the ruthless Berserkers, who worship the pandemic. These encounters amplify Anna's fears about their situation.

They come across an old man by a campfire, whom Peter warns Anna about. Ignoring the warning, she calls out to him, leading to an unexpected confrontation with the old man's son.

Tensions rise when Peter retaliates violently against the old man's son, revealing the danger that lies in trusting strangers. Anna feels conflicted about Peter's brutal methods and the escalating violence.

At the commune, Anna learns she must undergo a baptism, which is treated as a marriage ceremony. This revelation incites fear in her heart, as she realizes the implications this has for her autonomy.

Following her baptism, Peter's advances become more aggressive, culminating in an unsettling kiss that alarms Anna. She becomes increasingly aware of the oppressive nature of the commune's expectations.

As chaos unfolds due to an impending attack from the Berserkers, Anna sees an opportunity to flee. She manages to escape the commune, reuniting with David amidst the disorder.

In a tragic turn of events, Anna witnesses David kill Ben, which leads to a confrontation with Peter. This climax forces Anna to take drastic action, resulting in Peter's death and a profound sense of loss.

Back at the ravaged commune, Anna finds the only survivor, Judith, who had hidden during the attacks. Their conversation highlights the moral decay of humanity in this devastated world, with Anna asserting the importance of ethics amidst chaos.